Strive to Thrive: a book review

One of the reasons it was a good read is that Dave has had a life we have all had – a busy grind. He challenges that perspective by breaking down three types of people categories that seem to fit everyone. While doing this he quickly hits the strength and weakness of each type of person with precision and honesty.

The second thing that makes Dave’s book a helpful one is that it asks you to recognize “deterrents” and to be a person of action. These embody an attitude that flows throughout the book – you really do not have to simply survive life! That specific message is an encouraging one.

A third element that I enjoyed was the actual content. Dave presents several ideas that confirmed my previously held beliefs, while also including others that challenged me as a person in a positive way. One illustration: an idea that centered on the courage muscle of your heart growing and a second idea on running an effective race.

Finally, the last element of help was Dave’s willingness to pull other bloggers and commenters into his book seamlessly. This example added to his book because he demonstrates in writing exactly the fact that you need others. Pulling a book together is not a solo job regardless of your size (small, medium, or large).